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12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena
Alternate address(es) 12953 Catalina Ave
Zip code 90247
County Los Angeles
Municipality Gardena

Sales & Tax Overview for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

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Sale date 01/06/1998
Sale price $149,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,281

Lot & Building Information for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

Building sqft 1,572
Building class Single Family Residence with Therapy Pool (Spa) (0104)
Acreage 0.162
Units 1
Year built 1950
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Floor/wall heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

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About 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247?

12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,572 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $242,484, the tax amount paid for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 is $2,849.

When was 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 last sold?

12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 was last sold in 11/30/2011.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/06/1998 $149,000

Title Documents for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/05/2026 Grant Deed to A Revocable Trust
04/14/2022 Trust Deed 04/09/2047
06/08/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
05/27/2021 Trust Deed 06/01/2051
02/08/2021 Trust Deed 12/01/2050
01/14/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
04/29/2015 Trust Deed 05/01/2045
05/06/2014 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
05/06/2021
03/01/2012 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
11/30/2011 Trust Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $2,849
Current property tax $3,281
Market value $242,484
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06205 County Sanitation District #5
15251 Gardena Light Maintenance
06181 Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control

Assessment History for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $242,484 1.1751 $2,849 +1.03%
2024-2025 $237,730 1.1864 $2,820 +1.86%
2023-2024 $233,070 1.188 $2,769 +5.42%
2022-2023 $228,501 1.1495 $2,627 +1.02%
2021-2022 $224,021 1.1605 $2,600 -0.93%

Permits for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

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Issued Job description Value
12/02/2013
     
     
     
     
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Gardena residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$755,000
3.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$510
1.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 566 0.46
West Athens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 577 0.69
Castle Elementary School NR Private PK-6 87 0.76
Castle Elementary School NR Private PK-6 87 0.76
Moore's Daycare Preparatory School NR Private PK-2 12 0.91

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Animo Charter Middle No. 4 NR Charter 6-8 510 0.76
Animo Charter Middle No. 3 3 Charter 6-8 917 0.87
St. Frances X. Cabrini NR Private K-8 226 1.15
Rainbowhearts Christian Academy Center NR Private K-12 0 1.24
Maria Regina NR Private K-8 182 1.27

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Middle College High School 10 Public 9-12 365 1.15
Rainbowhearts Christian Academy Center NR Private K-12 0 1.24
Stella High Charter Academy 7 Charter 9-12 521 1.26
Animo Compton Charter 4 Charter 6-12 319 1.48
Animo South Los Angeles Charter School 6 Charter 9-12 617 1.51

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Neighbors for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena

Here are the neighbors for 12953 South Catalina Avenue, Gardena.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
13022 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 1,944 01/21/2026 $820,000
13111 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,099 11/30/2000 $160,001
12948 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 1,474 11/21/2019
13105 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,048 03/31/2021 $540,000
13012 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 1,124 11/05/2009
13028 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 848 09/14/2020
13121 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 810
13112 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 1,525 09/09/2003
13003 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,086 10/20/2022
13031 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 810
13002 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 1,118 09/28/2010
13018 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 848 09/18/2014 $369,000
13102 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 1,330 11/01/2010 $250,002
13009 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,016 10/04/2019
13008 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 848 01/12/2022
13115 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 954 05/10/2021
13108 S Budlong Ave, Gardena 1,372 07/03/2007
13015 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,410 08/13/2018
13021 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,268 09/19/2019
13027 S Catalina Ave, Gardena 1,219 09/27/2024

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